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FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS IN DUBAI | STRAIGHT TALK EP 04


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In this important episode of Straight Talk, Nafisa Kopcic sits down with Cameron Deggin to break down Dubai’s brand-new First Time Homebuyer Program — a government-backed initiative designed to help residents transition from renting to owning.

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Straight Talk airs on the Place Overseas YouTube channel. Hosted by journalist Nafisa Kopcic and Cameron Deggin, founder of Place Overseas, the show cuts through the noise and explains what really matters — in a simple, honest, and conversational way.

0:00 – Intro  
0:24 – Who is this episode for?  
0:50 – The new First Time Homebuyer Program explained  
1:35 – Eligibility: who qualifies and why  
2:30 – Priority access, pricing, and developer partnerships  
3:37 – What “pre-launch” really means (and why it's risky)  
6:00 – Off-plan vs ready homes for first-time buyers  
8:23 – Why pre-launch prices are usually restricted to insiders  
9:28 – How developers will allocate units to first-time residents  
10:38 – How Place Overseas can guide buyers  
12:01 – Hidden costs: 4% fee, service charges, commissions  
13:05 – Mortgage structure: the 25-year tailored repayment model  
14:20 – Fixed vs variable rates, and UAE interest trends  
16:07 – Risks for first-time homebuyers  
17:15 – Income planning: don’t overstretch your lifestyle  
18:12 – The “7% rule” every buyer must budget for  
20:35 – Understanding interest rate volatility  
21:43 – Investor angle: What this program means for YOU  
22:41 – Dubai’s population targets: 7–8 million  
23:27 – Where families will live — the KEY to exit strategy  
24:42 – Cameron’s three pillars: buy low, earn stable, EXIT well  
26:51 – Why vision + understanding future trends is everything  
27:23 – Closing thoughts from Nafisa  
28:03 – Outro

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